Bodum Recalls 5.9 Million French Press Coffee Makers Over Burn Risk
Bodum recalled about 5.9 million French press coffee makers after reports of glass carafes breaking, including 48 reports involving burns, and offers a free plastic spoon.
The Bodum French press recall covers about 5.9 million French press coffee makers with replaceable glass carafes, according to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recall, numbered 27-055, was posted on October 29, 2026. Bodum had received 70 reports of carafes breaking, and 48 of those reports included burns. The affected models are the Bistro, Brazil, Caffettiera, Chambord, Crema, Java, Jesper, and Kenya models in 8-cup and 12-cup sizes. The presses were sold at Target, Walmart, coffee shops, home goods stores, and online at Bodum.com, Amazon.com, Target.com, and Walmart.com from 1974 through October 2026, at prices from about 15 dollars to about 65 dollars.
The risk comes from stirring the coffee with a metal spoon or another hard object, which can chip or weaken the glass carafe. A weakened carafe can then break while the coffee is being pressed or poured, spilling hot liquid onto hands and laps. The remedy is simple but important: stop stirring with metal, and contact Bodum for a free plastic spoon and a warning label. The company can be reached at 888-879-8213, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. Owners should check the model name on the press and the size of the carafe, and they should keep the spoon that comes with the remedy in the kitchen so it is used every time.
Staying safe after the Bodum French press recall
Owners should inspect the glass carafe before each use and look for chips, cracks, or cloudy areas near the base and rim. If the glass shows any damage, stop using the press and replace the carafe through the recall process or with a new part from the maker. Keep the press away from children while the coffee is hot, and use the plunger slowly so pressure does not build up inside the glass. The same care applies to older presses that were bought secondhand or received as a gift, because the recall covers models sold over many decades. Checking the model name takes only a minute, and it can prevent a painful burn during a routine morning coffee.
Source: Columbus Times
